- Est. Median Value
- $530K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 79/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 9.2°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~46 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Riversdale
Is Riversdale a good place to live?
Riversdale is home to roughly 2,322 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Riversdale scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 79/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Riversdale has 13 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $530K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: Riversdale has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Riversdale is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety79
- Amenities62
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability71
- Green space29
- Community11
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $530K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $75K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Riversdale
Schools in zone for Riversdale
Children living in Riversdale have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bohally Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 532 · decile 6
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Riversdale that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Blenheim School
Contributing · roll 138 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Mayfield School (Blenheim)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 2 · 1.3 km away
Marlborough Boys' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1032 · decile 6 · 1.9 km away
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Full Primary · roll 166 · decile 6 · 1.9 km away
Marlborough Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 973 · decile 7 · 2.1 km away
Whitney Street School
Contributing · roll 360 · decile 4 · 2.3 km away
Riverlands School
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 6 · 2.4 km away
Grovetown School
Contributing · roll 65 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Redwoodtown School
Full Primary · roll 298 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
Springlands School
Contributing · roll 338 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
Richmond View School
Composite · roll 326 · decile 5 · 3.2 km away
Witherlea School
Contributing · roll 383 · decile 9 · 4.1 km away
Explore Riversdale
Things to do(12)
Millennium Art Gallery
Marlborough Rugby
grove fitness
Horton Park
Seymour Square
Lansdowne Park
Henderson Street Reserve
Holdaway Street Reserve
Ballinger Park
Ching Park
Opawa Walk
Dalton Reserve
Parks & green spaces(9)
Horton Park
Seymour Square
Lansdowne Park
Henderson Street Reserve
Holdaway Street Reserve
Ballinger Park
Ching Park
Opawa Walk
Dalton Reserve
Healthcare(2)
Life Pharmacy
TheSkinClinic Marlborough
Eat & Drink in Riversdale
Places to eat & drink(13)
Raupō
The Taylor Restaurant
Dolche
Poppy Thai
The Grove Town Tavern
The Builders Arms
Ye Olde Malthouse
Clubs of Marlborough
Watery Mouth Cafe
The Wine Station
The Beer Garden
Mango Indian & Malaysian Restaurant
Restaurant Sasa
Beauty & Fitness in Riversdale
Beauty & fitness(1)
grove fitness
Riversdale Weather
Current conditions: 9.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.34 | 14.04 | 27.17 | 12.06 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.76 | 13.8 | 98.03 | 9.88 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.03 | 11.55 | 56.27 | 10.02 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.21 | 10.49 | 58.2 | 8.48 |
| 🍂 May | 15.79 | 8.17 | 59.37 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.33 | 6.56 | 78.77 | 6.49 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.6 | 5.25 | 105.53 | 6.5 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.38 | 5.38 | 98 | 8.01 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.09 | 7.49 | 59.07 | 8.78 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.82 | 8.33 | 71.5 | 10.33 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.17 | 10.8 | 56.97 | 11.31 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.4 | 13.14 | 62.43 | 11.14 |
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